What Does Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) Mean?

Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) is a security protocol suite for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. NTLM replaced Windows LAN Manager (LANMAN). NTLM is used for down-level client and server compatibility up to Windows 2000.

Techopedia Explains Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM)

  • Negotiation: Advertises capabilitiesChallenge: Establishes identity Authentication: Authenticates the client or server